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IHG Hotels & Resorts signs Holiday Inn Express Surat Gauravpath

IHG Hotels & Resorts signs Holiday Inn Express Surat Gauravpath

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Yashvi Greenco LLP to introduce Holiday Inn Express Surat Gauravpath. Scheduled to open in 2029, the hotel will mark IHG's first signing in Surat, reinforcing IHG’s strategic expansion across India’s high-growth commercial markets. As IHG’s largest and fastest-growing brand with over 3,200 hotels globally, Holiday Inn Express delivers more where it matters most - offering travellers simple, smart hospitality designed to balance efficiency with comfort. With the rollout of its Generation 5 design, the brand continues to elevate the essentials through flexible workspaces and refreshed aesthetics tailored for both business and leisure stays, making it a natural fit for high-demand commercial markets like Surat.

Hilton Supercharges Its India Expansion with Strategic Agreement with Royal Orchid Hotels

Hilton Supercharges Its India Expansion with Strategic Agreement with Royal Orchid Hotels

Hilton has announced the signing of a strategic agreement with Regenta Hotels Private Limited, owned by Royal Orchid Hotels Limited, to sign and open 125 Hampton by Hilton hotels in India. The partnership accelerates Hilton’s upper midscale expansion in India, where rising domestic travel and growing demand from the country’s expanding middle class are driving strong opportunities in the mid-market segment. The franchised hotels will primarily be developed across western and southern markets, including Goa, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, joining more than 3,100 Hampton by Hilton properties trading globally.

Humano, Lima, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Opens Its Doors in Miraflores

Humano, Lima, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Opens Its Doors in Miraflores

Opening in the heart of Miraflores, Humano, Lima, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel marks the brand’s debut in the city, welcoming travelers and locals alike into a space shaped by the neighborhood’s creative spirit. Rooted in the belief that everyday moments can be meaningful, the hotel brings Tribute Portfolio’s indie‑minded hospitality to life through thoughtful gestures, genuine connections, and an experience that feels deeply personal, authentic, and connected to the neighborhood’s creative spirit. “Humano opens as a place where guests can experience Lima from a genuine and local perspective, with hospitality that feels natural and personalized. We want every visitor to feel part of the community and every stay to become a meaningful moment,” said Ricardo Echeverri, Vice President, Owner & Franchise Services for Marriott International in the Caribbean and Latin America.

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT WAIKIKI BEACH UNVEILS MULTI‑MILLION‑DOLLAR TRANSFORMATION

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT WAIKIKI BEACH UNVEILS MULTI‑MILLION‑DOLLAR TRANSFORMATION

Courtyard® by Marriott Waikiki Beach announces the debut of its comprehensive, multi‑million‑dollar transformation, unveiling a refreshed experience across its expansive 405‑room property. Every guestroom redesigned to embody a modern yet relaxed island aesthetic, including the complete renovation of its 850-square-foot Penthouse, now reimagined as an elevated residential‑style retreat in the heart of Waikiki. Led by design firm //3877, the property‑wide revitalization introduces guests to a collection of new experiences: an open‑air lobby and lounge overlooking a lush pool oasis; the debut of CRATE, a convenient grab‑and‑go concept; signature dining at Aloha Amigo and Peppermint Café & Pool Bar; and the artisan aromas of Ali'i Coffee Co.

Nômade Tulum, Nômade Holbox, and Be Tulum Launch 20% Summer Offer

Nômade Tulum, Nômade Holbox, and Be Tulum Launch 20% Summer Offer

This summer, travelers seeking elevated, meaningful escapes are invited to discover a new expression of luxury. Nômade Tulum, Nômade Holbox, and Be Tulum introduce an exclusive 20% summer offer, paired with their signature Journey Designer experience, a personalized approach to hospitality that blends wellness, culture, and connection.

Omni Hotels & Resorts Announces Exclusive Lifestyle Partnership with Peter Millar

Omni Hotels & Resorts Announces Exclusive Lifestyle Partnership with Peter Millar

Omni Hotels & Resorts today announced an exclusive lifestyle partnership with Peter Millar, the renowned luxury lifestyle brand known for its classic American style and exceptional craftsmanship. The collaboration marks a milestone for both brands, representing Omni Hotels & Resorts' first brand-wide designer collaboration and Peter Millar's inaugural venture into hospitality.

Virtual World Internet positions Virtual Dubai at the Forefront of Creator-Ready Destination Content

Virtual World Internet positions Virtual Dubai at the Forefront of Creator-Ready Destination Content

As travel marketing shifts ever more decisively toward creator-led storytelling, Virtual World Internet is positioning itself at the centre of that evolution through Virtual Dubai, its immersive digital platform designed to let audiences explore the city through interactive virtual tours. Virtual Dubai presents itself as “your gateway to the spectacular,” inviting users to discover Dubai through 360° panoramas, fly-overs and immersive tours spanning resorts, spas, beaches, skyscrapers and lifestyle venues. The platform is explicitly framed as being brought to users by Virtual World Internet, whose wider business describes the company as a virtual imaging provider founded in 1995 and focused on interactive solutions for travel and tourism.

Aman Deepens Its Wellness Vision with Novak Djokovic-Curated Longevity Programmes

Aman Deepens Its Wellness Vision with Novak Djokovic-Curated Longevity Programmes

At Aman, wellness has long been treated not as an indulgence, but as a discipline—quietly exacting, deeply intentional and inseparable from the brand’s wider philosophy of living well. Now, that vision enters a new chapter. In collaboration with Novak Djokovic, Aman’s Global Ambassador and Wellness Advisor, the hospitality group is expanding its longevity-led offering with a suite of immersive programmes designed to translate elite performance principles into elevated guest experiences.

Patina Maldives Launches Transformative Solo Retreats at Fari Studios

Patina Maldives Launches Transformative Solo Retreats at Fari Studios

Transformative luxury resort Patina Maldives, Fari Islands has reimagined its Fari Studios as private sanctuaries of self-care with a trio of Reconnect, Recharge, Renew experiences especially attuned to solo travellers. Designed for conscious creatives and infused with soul-enriching experiences, the new retreats nurture connections with the inner self, nature and community – and with single occupancy rates available, guests can choose how they balance solitude with conviviality and connections.

Sommelier Extraordinaire Aleksandr Nakonechnyi Joins the Niyama Dream Team

Sommelier Extraordinaire Aleksandr Nakonechnyi Joins the Niyama Dream Team

Passionate sommelier Aleksandr Nakonechnyi joins the F&B team at Niyama Private Islands Maldives for a thrilling new chapter, as the entire resort experience is reimagined and its wining and dining made more tantalising than ever. Niyama Private Islands an award-winning luxury playground, it’s two lush islands giving you an abundance of choices to Chill or Play. Joining the team that brings dreams to life there is sommelier Aleksandr Nakonechnyi, passionate and knowledgeable about his craft.

GLOBAL WELLNESS INNOVATOR THELIFECO DEBUTS FIRST CARIBBEAN RESORT AT A'ILA IN ST. LUCIA

GLOBAL WELLNESS INNOVATOR THELIFECO DEBUTS FIRST CARIBBEAN RESORT AT A'ILA IN ST. LUCIA

TheLifeCo, the internationally recognized medical wellness and detox brand founded over two decades ago with flagship destinations in Turkey (Bodrum, Antalya, Uludağ), Egypt and Thailand, embarks on its next chapter: its foray into the Caribbean with TheLifeCo St. Lucia, a 100-key purpose-built physician-led longevity destination designed from the ground up around detox and transformation programs. Setting a new standard for wellness tourism, TheLifeCo St. Lucia reimagines the traditional Caribbean escape as a structured wellness retreat, where guests come not just to unwind, but to actively transform their health.